Side-by-side technical data
Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Pro
Comparison between Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Asus and ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | ROG Phone 5 Pro | Axon 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.2 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.4 | 6.4 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 7.1 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Battery & charging | 7.3 | 6.1 |
Which one is for you?
Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR5
ZTE Axon 40 Pro, if you care about…
- Weight
- 199 g
- against 238 g
- Usable Surface
- 90.4 %
- against 82 %
- Body Thickness
- 8.7 mm
- against 10.3 mm
- OS Version
- 12
- against 11
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 Pro | Axon 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 3.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 740,000 | 814,600 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,259 Best value | 870 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,246 | 3,317 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-X1, 3 Cortex-A78, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU with one 3.2 GHz core, three 2.42 GHz cores, and four 1.80 GHz cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 Pro | Axon 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, Blue, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 10.3 mm | 8.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.3 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Body Height | 172.8 mm | 162.9 mm |
| Weight | 238 g | 199 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82 % | 90.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Metal |
| Resistance Features | Pressure-Sensitive Zones | — |
Battery
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 Pro | Axon 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 65 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging Best value | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 10 W | — |
Display
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 Pro | Axon 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits Best value | 1,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,448 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 3,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | AMOLED, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 Pro | Axon 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 Pro | Axon 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 Pro | Axon 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 Pro | Axon 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1800, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 3.1, USB 2.0, DLNA, ANT+ | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Host 3.1 |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps | 7,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 Pro | Axon 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 Pro | Axon 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | ZS673KS, ZS673KS-1A079IN | A2023G, A2023 |
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